Kia’s V2G ambitions hobbled by EV infrastructure lag
Lack of smart chargers may crimp the South Korean OEM’s hopes of giving its EV fleet a competitive edge
Hyundai-owned Kia has announced that its new EV9, which is scheduled to hit the market this year, will have vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities. The firm’s newest EV will come with Kia’s smart charging technology, allowing for simple unidirectional charging, vehicle-to-home/building (V2H/B) including connecting to a domestic battery, and V2G external power supply.
Read next
Blink chargers hit six figures
The firm is increasingly talking up the data benefits of an owner-operator model, rather than just selling equipment
Polestar simplifies charging experience
The firm will introduce the new functionality to the Polestar 3 initially
UK firm develops AC V-2-G home charger
Impending arrival of more vehicles equipped with the tech could expand market
